Faculty Contact Information:
Daniel Bennette
University of Maryland
University College
Unit 29216
APO AE 09102
Mil. Tel. (DSN) 370-6762
Civ. Tel. 06221-378226
FAX: 06221-378300
E-Mail: bennette@faculty.ed.umuc.edu
Web Page - http://faculty.ed.umuc.edu/~bennette
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Course Materials:
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Networking Basics, 2nd Ed., Ciampa, Thomson Learning, 0-619-05583-9.
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Course Description:
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(Graded on a satisfactory/D/fail basis only.) Prerequisite: CMST 100A. An introduction to the use of computer networks to interconnect microcomputers and to the current hardware, software, and communication standards and protocols that make networking possible. Hands-on practice with typical communications software and network configuration is provided. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CAPP 100E or CMST 100E.
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Course Goals/Objectives:
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Upon successful completion of CMST 100E, the student should:
Identify and demonstrate use of basic features of networks.
Describe network hardware and software components.
Research and discuss common network protocols and standards.
Explain how the Open Standards Inconnection model has evolved since its inception.
Understand basic techniques and tools for configuring, managing and troubleshooting networks, and explain how they can be applied to national and international business.
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Course Introduction:
CMST 100E will address one of the most important aspects of modern computing - network interconnectivity. The ability of personal computers to share resources and communicate moved the power of computing from the mainframes to the desktop.
The course will use Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional as our primary operating system due to its prevalence both in the home and in the workplace.
Students will be introduced to network theory to include media, topology, design, hardware, and protocols. We will then discuss modern network operating systems such as Windows 2000, Linux/ UNIX, and Novell NetWare. Students will be introduced to Wide-Area Networks such as the Internet.
Students will also briefly learn about the various professional networking certifications.
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Grading Information and Criteria:
Final Exam 50%
Class Laboratory 50%
S = Satisfactory = 70-100
D = Marginal = 60-69
F(a) = Academic failure
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Other Information:
Students will spend approximately half of the seminar time completing hands-on exercises in the computer lab.
Students will be setting up a Windows 2000 Professional peer-to-peer network in the laboratory as their laboratory exercise. (*where available*); Optionally, we will experiment with setting up a wireless network (students can bring in their bluetooth and WiFi equipment).
Students must participate in the computer lab exercises; failure to participate may result in a failing grade for non-attendance.
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Project Descriptions:
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Students will be setting up a simple Windows peer-to-peer network in the classroom. During this laboratory, students will be learning how to configure network protocols, and if administratively possible, adding local users and groups, and sharing folders and printers.
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Academic Policies:
Cases of plagiarism are handled consistent with current UMUC guidelines.
See the UMUC policies at the following URL:
http://www.umuc.edu/policy/
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Course Schedule:
Day 1
0900 Introduction to Networking Ch 1
1015 Network Media Ch 2
1130 Network Design Ch 3
1330 Network Architectures Ch 4
1500 Protocols and Network Software Ch 5
Day 2
0900 Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 (.NET) Ch 6
1015 Netware 6 and Linux Servers Ch 7
1130 Managing a Local Area Network Ch 8
1330 Wide Area Networks Ch 9
1500 The Internet and its Tools Ch 10
1600 FINAL EXAM - Chapter 1 to 10/ Essays Due
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Faculty Bio:
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Please visit my web page at http://faculty.ed.umuc.edu/~bennette for biographical information about Daniel Bennette.
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